Cholecystostomy
Gallstones
Other treatment options for gallstones are not widely available. Less is known about their effectiveness and long-term impact compared with surgery.
About 15% of people who have symptoms from gallstones also have gallstones in the common bile duct . 6 Common bile duct stones can cause life-threatening complications, so they may need to be removed before or during surgery to remove your gallbladder.
Another procedure for an acutely inflamed gallbladder, percutaneous cholecystostomy, may provide temporary relief until ERCP or surgery can be performed. A doctor places a tube through the abdomen and into the gallbladder to drain its contents. This sometimes is done for people who are not strong enough for surgery. |
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This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.
